Ian ’Machado’ Garry is one of the rising superstars in the UFC welterweight division. Over the years, he has impressed everyone with his dominating performances. Despite that, Garry has faced a lot of scrutiny from the general for certain controversies. However, ahead of his upcoming fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov, an MMA analyst shuts down all the critics against Garry.
The fight between Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov has garnered significant attention for a couple of reasons. First, many top welterweights reportedly refused to fight Rakhmonov, unlike Garry, who accepted the challenge. Both fighters also maintain perfect records in the promotion. Taking this fight on short notice was a risk for Garry, but top MMA analyst Luke Thomas has praised his confidence and bravery.
If you’re a wanker, (Ian) Garry winning is your 9/11. I mean, if you’re the biggest f**king loser that ever lived, Garry winning is a nightmare for you, but for everybody else, it actually be kind of a cool story…
Luke Thomas via Submission Radio (Check from 7:40)
Luke Thomas recently gave his support for Garry, responding to the haters who frequently mock the Irishman with personal attacks. Interestingly, several fighters within the promotion have also targeted Garry, often mentioning his wife and their relationship.
Notable UFC fighters Sean Strickland and Colby Covington have been among those who have trolled him. In response, Garry has retaliated on multiple occasions, but the controversies surrounding this situation continue to be a hot topic in the community. Despite this, Garry has repeatedly proven to be an exemplary company man.
Additionally, Garry has built strong friendships and shares a strong camaraderie with several top fighters in the promotion. Interestingly, one of these friends is set to corner him in his upcoming fight against Rakhmonov.
Ian Garry reveals Charles Oliveira is set to corner him against Shavkat Rakhmonov
The 27-year-old fighter, Ian Garry, made his UFC debut in 2021. Since then, he has defeated several formidable opponents. However, in his upcoming fight at UFC 310, the Irishman will face one of the toughest challenges of his career. His opponent is Shavkat Rakhmonov, a welterweight contender and former training partner of Garry.
Ian Garry and Charles Oliveira at the gym (Image via Instagram)Rakhmonov and Garry trained together at Kill Cliff FC. However, last year, the Irishman moved to Chute Boxe to enhance his skills as a fighter. Interestingly, Charles Oliveira, a standout fighter from Chute Boxe, became a close friend of Garry’s during their training sessions. In fact, the former UFC lightweight champion is scheduled to corner the Irishman in his fight against Rakhmonov.
I f**king love and adore Charles Oliveira with all of my heart. He is absolutely the most entertaining fighter in the UFC… Man has never been in an un-entertaining fight. He’s an absolute s*vage, I love him, and he’s going to be in my corner for this fight (at UFC 310).
Ian Garry on his YouTube channel (Check from 3:22)
In anticipation of their upcoming clash, both Rakhmonov and Garry are confidently declaring that they will brutally defeat each other in the octagon at UFC 310. Meanwhile, others are sharing their assessments and predictions for the fight.
Notably, Oliveira, as Garry’s cornerman, has added an extra layer of excitement to this already intriguing matchup. It will be interesting to see who emerges from the octagon with an unblemished record at UFC 310.
